Dakota County

Dakota County is responsible for county tax assessment, tax administration, the library system, elections, record keeping, transportation, parks and water management, law enforcement, courts, and health and welfare. County services are available at:

Dakota County Government Center

1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-437-3191

Dakota County Western Service Center

14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-891-7570

Dakota County is divided into 7 commission districts, with Lakeville in District 6. One commissioner is elected to serve each district. All 7 commissioners serve as the Dakota County Board. The Board meets on alternate Tuesdays at the Dakota County Government Center
1560 Highway 55
Hastings, MN

Dakota County Commissioner District 6

Dakota County District Court

Minnesota is divided into 10 judicial districts. Dakota County is part of the First Judicial District, along with Carver, Goodhue, LeSueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties. Dakota County district courts are operated from the Dakota County Judicial Center in Hastings.

Metropolitan Council

390 Robert Street N
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-602-1000

The Metropolitan Council is a governmental body responsible for coordinated planning for all communities in the seven-county metropolitan area. The Metropolitan Council provides recommendations on achieving orderly and efficient regional growth, and direction and coordination for agencies that provide major transportation, regional parks and airport systems that serve the region.

The Metropolitan Council also operates the region's bus system, serves as a housing and redevelopment agency, and provides direction in the areas of solid waste management, interceptor sewers and sewage treatment plants as well as housing, health care and public transportation.